Mathura, Feb 19 (UNI) A late-night drive to attend a wedding ended in tragedy in Mathura, where four people, including two law students, lost their lives after their speeding car plunged into a canal near the Magorra police station area on Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday.
The group was travelling from Mahavan to Deeg in neighbouring Rajasthan to attend a wedding when the accident occurred. According to police and local residents, the driver failed to negotiate a sharp turn along the Govardhan bypass route, lost control of the vehicle and fell about six metres into a canal.
Local residents rushed to the scene after hearing the loud splash and immediately began rescue efforts. They informed the police and attempted to save the occupants trapped inside the submerged vehicle. Before the police arrived, locals managed to break open the car door and pull out two of the youths, but they had already succumbed.
Soon after, police and fire brigade teams reached the spot and launched a rescue operation. A crane was called to retrieve the vehicle from the canal. Two more youths were found trapped inside the car and were declared dead after being brought out.
The deceased have been identified as Rahul (23), Amit (22), Mohit, and another friend whose identity is yet to be confirmed. Amit and Mohit were pursuing law studies, while Rahul worked as a tailor. The car is reportedly owned by Rahul Verma’s advocate brother, Sajjan Singh.
Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. The Rural Superintendent of Police stated that evidence is being collected and legal proceedings will follow. Authorities are also working to formally establish the identity of the fourth victim. An investigation into the incident is underway.
